2008 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2008 Honda NSX and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda NSX 2008 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model NSX Civic
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 270 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.7 seconds 8.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1446 kg 1386 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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